Throughout this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) "Eastern Washington University property" includes all buildings, grounds, and land that are owned, leased, occupied, and/or operated by Eastern Washington University.
(2) "Director" means the Eastern Washington University director of public safety or designee.
(3) "Drones" refers to all types of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and includes any aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft and associated elements.
(4) "Model aircraft" refers to unmanned aircraft systems that are used solely for hobby and/or recreational purposes. A model aircraft is capable of sustained flight and must be flown within the visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft.
(5) "Navigable airspace" means the airspace of the United States above the minimum altitudes of flight prescribed by the regulations of the FAA, including airspace needed to ensure safety in the takeoff and landing of aircraft.
(6) "Commercial purpose" means the transportation of persons or property or other use of drones for compensation or hire.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
28B.35.120(12). WSR 15-24-049, § 172-110-030, filed 11/23/15, effective 12/24/15.]